Summative Test 1.5

Where is the concentration of much of the world's volcanic activity?

• Across the surface of the crustal plates

• At the bottom of the Pacific Ocean

• In the middle of the crustal plates

• At the entire rim of the Pacific Ocean basin

Other than the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and the East Pacific Rise, we can also find active rifting in ____.

• Marianas Islands

• East Africa

• South America

• Central Australia

It is also called ground shaking caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, typically due to the movement of tectonic plates.

• tsunami

• mountain Range

• landslide

• earthquake

On which crustal plate are volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain ranges formed?

• Subducting plate

• Sliding plate

• Trailing plate

• Overriding plate

Based on the map, which province is of high risk in landslide?

• A. Abra

• B. Davao

• C. Cagayan

• D. Marinduque

Based on the map, what is the hazard level of Abra in terms of landslide?

• A. High Risk

• B. Medium Risk

• C. Low Risk

• D. No Risk

What is the common precursor (something that happened or existed before another event) of the natural disasters?

• earthquake

• landslide

• tsunami

• volcanic eruption

Earthquakes break out at epicenters or certain points on the surface of the earth. Which of the following reference points is the epicenter of an earthquake?

• Directly in line with the origin of the earthquake

• Beside the origin of the earthquake

• Close to the origin of the earthquake

• Directly above the origin of the earthquake

What can be the WORST and IRREVERSIBLE effect of negligence or failure to prepare from natural geologic disasters?

• damage to properties

• death

• diseases

• poverty

If an earthquake begins while you are in a building, the safest thing for you to do is ______.

• call home

• duck near a wall

• get under the strongest table, chair, or other pieces of furniture

• lie flat on the floor and cover your head with your hands